History of The Comeback (TV series) in Timeline

The Comeback is an HBO sitcom starring Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a sitcom actress navigating the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Created by Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, the show follows Valerie's attempts to revive her career, often with cringeworthy and humorous results. The series originally aired for one season in 2005 before being canceled, and was later revived for a second season in 2014. The show satirizes reality television and the entertainment industry's treatment of women, particularly those of a certain age, highlighting the challenges and absurdities of fame and self-perception.

September 4, 2005: The Comeback Season 1 Finale

On September 4, 2005, the first and only season of The Comeback concluded its initial run after airing 13 episodes. The show was subsequently canceled.

September 21, 2005: The Comeback Canceled by HBO

On September 21, 2005, HBO confirmed the cancellation of The Comeback after only 13 weeks on the air, despite Emmy nominations.

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2005: Lisa Kudrow reflects on The Comeback's ending

In 2005, Lisa Kudrow considered the initial run of "The Comeback" to be a definitive ending. In a 2014 interview, she expressed interest in continuing the show, viewing the initial episodes as one piece and subsequent episodes as another.

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2005: Valerie Cherish Cast in Room and Bored and The Comeback

In 2005, Valerie Cherish was cast as Aunt Sassy in the sitcom Room and Bored and agreed to chronicle her return to television in the reality series The Comeback.

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August 1, 2006: The Comeback: The Complete Only Season Released on DVD (Region 1)

On August 1, 2006, "The Comeback – The Complete Only Season" was released on Region 1 DVD. The DVD includes all thirteen aired episodes and special features.

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September 18, 2006: The Comeback: The Complete Only Season Released on DVD (Region 2)

On September 18, 2006, the Region 2 version of "The Comeback – The Complete Only Season" was released on DVD, including all thirteen aired episodes and special features.

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August 4, 2015: Season 2 of The Comeback released on DVD

On August 4, 2015, Season 2 of The Comeback was released on DVD in a combo-pack with Season 1, entitled "The Comeback: Limited Series," containing all 21 episodes of the series.

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